recovering files from the h10 hd?

[rayyan1234]

my h10 5gb took a dip in the water and i m getting a system files missing error.when i connct it to the usb it does not detect it.i tried ums mode too and it still dosnt connect.i have tried all the tutorial.and even opened it up fully to try to fix it but it does not show up on my comp.i really want to recover my files.even if i cant fix the h10.plz help!

[druidfire217]

The only possibility is get a HD enclosure, and put the drive in that. If that doesnt work, your player is dead.

[rayyan1234]

i mean the hard drive's fan is working.i opened it up and ran it.i can see the hard drive fan running.do u think i should open the hard drive up if i can?

[iwantanimac]

Don't open the hard drive. You're most likely going to make things worse. Try reinstalling your drivers first.

[rayyan1234]

Originally Posted by iwantanimac

Don't open the hard drive. You're most likely going to make things worse. Try reinstalling your drivers first.

what do u mean by reinstalling your drivers first??

[iwantanimac]

Originally Posted by rayyan1234

what do u mean by reinstalling your drivers first??

Go into your Device Manager (In the Control Panel) and find the H10 (It should be in USB devices) then choose the option to uninstall the drivers. Once finished unplug the H10 then plug it back in. Hopefully it should find it and work again... Unless it's a serious hardware problem.

[rayyan1234]

Originally Posted by iwantanimac

Go into your Device Manager (In the Control Panel) and find the H10 (It should be in USB devices) then choose the option to uninstall the drivers. Once finished unplug the H10 then plug it back in. Hopefully it should find it and work again... Unless it's a serious hardware problem.

where is divice manager.i cant find it in control panel.by the way i can see the safely remove hardware thing in my taskbar.

p.s thanks for the help

[iwantanimac]

Originally Posted by rayyan1234

where is divice manager.i cant find it in control panel.by the way i can see the safely remove hardware thing in my taskbar.

p.s thanks for the help

Grr, forgot they moved it in XP lol.

Right-click on My Computer (Doesn't matter whether in teh start menu, or on the desktop - if it's there) and choose "Properties", choose the "Hardware" tab on the window that appears and click "Device Manager" on that.

[mixin]

For some reason, part (probably all actually) of me is thinking that reinstalling drivers on the PC isn't gonna fix a broken player...

[iwantanimac]

Originally Posted by mixin

For some reason, part (probably all actually) of me is thinking that reinstalling drivers on the PC isn't gonna fix a broken player...

You're right, but we don't yet know if this player is actually broken.

[rayyan1234]

for some reason it the window freezes when i click on uninstall.when i unplug the iriver it then says that plugin is uninstalled restart iriver.and when i restast it still dosnt work.what r my options

[iwantanimac]

Send it to iriver to get fixed,
Send to misticaudio to get fixed,
Open it up an check for loose connections (Only if you're confident enough),
Buy a new player.

Unfortunately, it seems to be a hardware failure.

[rayyan1234]

i did open it....unfortunately. ..to try this.ppl in this formus tried it and it worked for them.i dont no if i river will take it cuz i took out the sticker which i wasnt sapposed to take out.i didnt no mistic river fixes broken players!: http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools

[druidfire217]

In an earlier thread, Rayyan mentioned it taking a bath, so it is definately a hardware problem. Really, I would say you now have a colorful new paperweight.

[rayyan1234]

how much would it be to get it fixed?can i get it fixed now that i took the strap out of the hardrive?

[iwantanimac]

Not sure. Depends who you get to fix it. Try calling your local iriver rep. They're listed on the iriver website.

[mixin]

Because you've voided your warranty not only because you've opened it, but because of the water damage, you'll most likely have to pay for any repairs.

[rayyan1234]

i bet it is gonna cost more to fix then to buy a new one.i m gonna ask tomm.i guess i have a bad luck with iriver stuff!my pmc 120 screen cracked b4 this and i traded it in for this and got this h10 for $90 refurblished.now this.no more mp3s for me

[noodlemouse_890]

I had a similar problem with my old cell phone. What I did was put it in a Ziploc baggie with some silica gel (those little packets that come with shoes, say DO NOT EAT), left it there for a couple days, and it worked like new. Probably wont work with yours, because it's been sittin for a while. Just my 2 cents...
Adam